Sentences with phrase «new public transit system»

«It's not very often that a city gets a completely new public transit system, a new way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active, and a new link to New York all at once, but that's what we have today with Citi Bike,» said Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop.

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The breakdown of the New York metro area's public transit system is sure to cause a city - wide headache, leaving roughly 600,000 commuters scrambling.

But, imagine you could build a better public transit system inside New York that saves every metro passenger 10 minutes every trip.

New York City looks set to finally replace its outdated, difficult - to - use Metrocard system for public transit.

Ride - hailing offers a new option for the movement of people around the province and Lower Mainland and could serve as an integral tool in the management of road congestion and a complementary element to a public transit system that is nearing capacity in many communities.

While cities such as Boston and New York are well - known for their efficient public transit systems, both suffer from aging infrastructure and struggle to keep up with existing demand.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

ALBANY, NY (04/04/2016)(readMedia)-- The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) is thanking Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Majority Leader John Flanagan, Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Legislature today for their keen recognition of the needs of transit systems across New York in the adopted state budget for fiscal year 2016 Transit Association (NYPTA) is thanking Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Majority Leader John Flanagan, Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Legislature today for their keen recognition of the needs of transit systems across New York in the adopted state budget for fiscal year 2016 transit systems across New York in the adopted state budget for fiscal year 2016 - 2017.

DeFrancisco said Cuomo's budget increases spending for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, the public transit system in and around New YorTransit Authority, the public transit system in and around New Yortransit system in and around New York City.

The congestion pricing plan was largely meant to fund the city's ailing public transit system, and this new surcharge too will go to the MTA to speed up repairs.

«No one can excuse the mayor from being responsible for the public transportation system, the New York City transit that is encompassed wholly in his city.

Appearing at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Transit Museum in Brooklyn, Mr. Cuomo continued to hype his vision of a New York with fully refurbished system of public works.

To improve mobility and traffic patterns, the project will include: · Improved access to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets · Replacing the Route 32 bridge over Route 17, which will include standard Interstate height clearance over Route 17 · Reconstruction and expansion of Park and Ride facilities which will include a bus stop and solar - powered bus station to promote public transit · Reconfiguring the Route 17, Exit 131 eastbound ramp leading to the Thruway · A new interconnected and adaptive traffic signal system along Route 32 to minimize delays and enhance access to local businesses and schools · Intelligent Transportation Systems to adapt to changing traffic conditions and optimize signal responses

Now, it will cost more for the MTA to run the system, and this will hit New Yorkers where it hurts — fare hikes and service cuts; unless our elected officials in Albany find secure revenue for public transit.»

The New York Public Transit Association, which represents systems outside of New York City, wrote Cuomo a letter declaring support for the fee «to help offset the loss of riders and revenue on existing public transit systems from [ride - hailing companies»] operation.&Public Transit Association, which represents systems outside of New York City, wrote Cuomo a letter declaring support for the fee «to help offset the loss of riders and revenue on existing public transit systems from [ride - hailing companies»] operation.Transit Association, which represents systems outside of New York City, wrote Cuomo a letter declaring support for the fee «to help offset the loss of riders and revenue on existing public transit systems from [ride - hailing companies»] operation.&public transit systems from [ride - hailing companies»] operation.transit systems from [ride - hailing companies»] operation.»

Poughkeepsie... The Dutchess County Division of Public Transit has announced a new phone system is being installed for the Dutchess County LOOP bus system.

Despite several attempts, the union was unable to turn bargaining into a public mandate for the transit system New Yorkers deserve, with expanded services and lower fares.

$ 26 billion for New York City public transit system, replacing 3,100 buses and 1,400 subway cars, improve 30 subway stations.

Central New York's public transit system is facing a sizeable budget gap and it's proposing a major reduction in service if more funding isn't provided.

He said his progressive tax reforms would also fund «A Green New Deal for New York» featuring full employment, living wages, single - payer health care, fully - funded public schools, affordable housing and mass transit, and a 100 percent clean energy system by 2030.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he has declared a state of emergency over New York City's troubled public transit system and has asked its new leader to complete a series of urgent reviews of the agency's management and aging infrastructuNew York City's troubled public transit system and has asked its new leader to complete a series of urgent reviews of the agency's management and aging infrastructunew leader to complete a series of urgent reviews of the agency's management and aging infrastructure.

«Although some of these changes represent modest improvements, we're very disappointed that after months of discussion the city fails to recognize that we can't create a stronger Midtown if we don't reliably invest in the transit system, predictably fund public space improvements, protect landmark worthy buildings, and make sure that New Yorkers have a real voice in the future of their skyline,» Lola Finkelstein, chairwoman of a multi-board task force comprised of Community Boards 1, 4, 5 and 6, said in a statement.

Down the middle of the boulevard would be the forthcoming train system that would efficiently shuttle new residents to the Washington Metro's Red Line, thereby linking them with the regional public transit system.

«When Hurricane Sandy devastated public transportation systems in New York and New Jersey, President Obama pledged to act swiftly to help restore service for millions of riders and help the region's transit agencies recover economically,» said Secretary LaHood.

The mini 2 ships with iOS 9, which brings new multitasking features, an aggregated News app and public transit directions to Apple's mobile operating system, among other new features.

If you'll have a car with you or if the town has a dependable public transit system, then you may want to consider looking beyond the college adjacent neighborhood for your new digs.

New York City's public - transit system is the easiest way to get around quickly.

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) Public Art Program is inviting artists living within a 100 mile radius of El Paso, Texas to submit their qualifications for art opportunities at 25 new Rapid Transit System (RTS) stations along a 14.5 mile route through the Alameda Corridor.

She has exhibited in galleries such as Mass MoCA; John Michael Kohler Arts Centre; Cynthia Broan Gallery, NYC; St. Paul's Gallery, New Zealand; p / m Gallery, Toronto; Confederation Art Centre, Prince Edward Island; and in public spaces — the Regina Transit System, Victoria Park, Regina, Saskatchewan, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

TreeHugger: While the Obama administration is investing in new and existing transit systems, existing public transportation services are being cut back around the country, and California's budget woes may even threaten the implementation of its newly approved plan for high - speed rail.

«Having banks that have focused principally on building massive new roads focusing more on public transit, safer walking and bicycling, pollution reduction and improved freight systems is a huge breakthrough.»

I live in Dallas, which unfortunately has a public transit system that pales in comparison to New York.

And through conversations with others in the growing climate justice movement, I began to see all kinds of ways that climate change could become a catalyzing force for positive change — how it could be the best argument progressives have ever had to demand the rebuilding and reviving of local economies; to reclaim our democracies from corrosive corporate influence; to block harmful new free trade deals and rewrite old ones; to invest in starving public infrastructure like mass transit and affordable housing; to take back ownership of essential services like energy and water; to remake our sick agricultural system into something much healthier; to open borders to migrants whose displacement is linked to climate impacts; to finally respect Indigenous land rights — all of which would help to end grotesque levels of inequality within our nations and between them.

Bike share has rapidly emerged as a new transportation option that can bolster public transit usage and increase cycling, with systems in 55 U.S. cities.

Take a small example: Moving away from internal - combustion automobiles and trucks means more than just swapping in electric vehicles and expanding public transit; it also means building the infrastructure to support the new transportation system (chargers, added bus lines, additional electric power plants), retraining the people whose livelihoods were based on maintaining conventional vehicles, changing how cities are laid out and much more.

Bike share has rapidly emerged as a new transportation option that can bolster public transit usage and increase cycling, with systems in in over 50 U.S. cities.

While the details have yet to be finalized, city council plans on replacing automobile transportation in the city centre with alternatives that include 60 kilometres of new bike lanes, a new subsidy for the purchasing of e-bikes and a significant expansion of its already - robust public transit system.